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Garrincha: Joy of the People (1962): Cast

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Garrincha: Joy of the People is a 1962 documentary directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade, starring Garrincha and Heron Domingues. It runs 1 hour.

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Garrincha: Joy of the People (1962) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Genre
Documentary
Original language
Portuguese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Garrincha: Joy of the People About?

The premise of Garrincha: Joy of the People without spoilers.

Documentary tracing the rise of Brazil’s legendary dribbler in Brazil, hailed as the greatest in soccer history, and his peak during the 1958 and 1962 World Cups. It shows Garrincha’s unique curved‑leg style and talent. His love of women and alcohol led to a later decline, and despite a brilliant career he died impoverished and largely forgotten. Archival match footage and interviews portray the tragic end.

Garrincha: Joy of the People Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • brazilian sportspeople
  • brazilian football
  • soccer
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Garrincha: Joy of the People Cast & Characters

Garrincha leads the cast, with Heron Domingues as Narrator. Directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.

From the director

More from Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

More films directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade: The Brazilwood Man, Erotic Stories, O Aleijadinho and Tropical Paths.

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Garrincha: Joy of the People FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Garrincha: Joy of the People, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Garrincha: Joy of the People?

Garrincha: Joy of the People runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Garrincha: Joy of the People released?

Garrincha: Joy of the People was released on July 13, 1962.

Who directed Garrincha: Joy of the People?

Garrincha: Joy of the People was directed by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade.

More films by Joaquim Pedro de Andrade

Who is in the cast of Garrincha: Joy of the People?

Garrincha: Joy of the People stars Garrincha and Heron Domingues as Narrator.

Does Garrincha: Joy of the People have a post-credit scene?

No. Garrincha: Joy of the People has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Garrincha: Joy of the People in?

The original language of Garrincha: Joy of the People is Portuguese.

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